Grand Napa Vineyards
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Here is a nice one from Napa Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, blueberries, sweet cherries, raisins, vegetables, bell pepper, vanilla, cedar, spices, dust, earth, leather, tobacco, chocolates, mocha, coffee and black pepper.
Full-bodied and soft, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries wood, cherries, blueberries, plums, vanilla, vegetables, tobacco, leather, peppercorn, espresso, dark chocolates, graphite and earth.
Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a great Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity, soft, smooth and a little spicy with a tangy finish. Showing earthier nose than the palate.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (One hour).
Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature and remove much of the vegetable notes. However, it is already drinkable, and very delicate, elegant and delicious. Will probably be 93+ points in 5 years.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
Aged for 24 months in 60% French Oak barrels. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$110.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Here is a nice one from Napa Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, blueberries, sweet cherries, raisins, vegetables, bell pepper, vanilla, cedar, spices, dust, earth, leather, tobacco, chocolates, mocha, coffee and black pepper.
Full-bodied and soft, with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries wood, cherries, blueberries, plums, vanilla, vegetables, tobacco, leather, peppercorn, espresso, dark chocolates, graphite and earth.
Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a great Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity, soft, smooth and a little spicy with a tangy finish. Showing earthier nose than the palate.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up (One hour).
Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature and remove much of the vegetable notes. However, it is already drinkable, and very delicate, elegant and delicious. Will probably be 93+ points in 5 years.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
Aged for 24 months in 60% French Oak barrels. A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot.
14.6% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$110.
